Maui Food And Dining
LINEAGE Restaurant at The Shops at Wailea Reopens for Dine-In on Aug. 1
From July 24-31, LINEAGE is open for takeout only from 4 to 8 p.m. Beginning Aug. 1, it will be open for takeout and dine-in services from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; and from 4 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Limited seating is available to accommodate social distancing measures, so reservations are highly recommended.
Da Kitchen Announces Closure of Kahului Location After 20 Years In Business
Da Kitchen is closing its Kahului location on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 after 20 years in business. The announcement came in the form of a company Facebook post on Monday evening and was confirmed via phone call to store managers. The restaurant is known for signature dishes that include the “Deep Fried Spam Musubi,” and its Mocos and Bowls that include the “Polynesian Paralysis Moco,” and the “Kanak Attack Combo Moco.” The Kahului location employs at least 10 staff for front-of-house operations in Kahului.
BREAKING: Health Dept. to Issue Red Placards to Restaurants and Bars that Violate COVID-19 Mandates
2nd Violation: The Department of Health will issue a red placard. This will result in immediate closure of the establishment and a news release will announce the red placard posting. The food establishment may request a reinspection and review to safely reinstate their operations.
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate Announces Kama‘āina Offerings
Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate Inc. has reopened with a sweet opportunity for Hawaiʻi residents. The chocolate company is offering kama’āina and their families deals for in-person tastings at its retail store in Lahaina.
Maui Restaurants Outline 7 Requests to the Department of Liquor Control
The Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association issued an open letter this month on behalf of a hui of restaurants in Maui County to the Department of Liquor Control saying the industry has been “devastated” by the COVID-19 pandemic and needs help.
Kīhei Farm-to-Table Eatery Reopens with Focus on Safety & Simplicity
Fork & Salad Kīhei, a farm-to-table, fast-casual eatery reopens today, June 24 in the Azeka Mauka Shopping Center, after closing in mid-March due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
VIDEO: Real Talk with Chef and Restaurateur, Roy Yamaguchi
Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviews chef and founder of Roy’s Restaurants and co-chair of Hawai’i Food And Wine Festival, Roy Yamaguchi to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his business operations and his outlook on the restaurant industry. Yamaguchi had to close seven out of 10 of his restaurants during the […]
HIDOE’s Grab-and-Go Program Transition to Summer Meals Program
As the 2019-20 school year comes to an end today for students, HIDOE’s Grab-and-Go program will transition to a summer meals program. An updated list of HIDOE sites and start dates is available here. It also includes sites that will stop serving meals as of tomorrow.
Interview: Mayor Asks for Earlier Re-Opening Date for Dine-In Service on Maui
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino this morning said he’s asking that the resumption of dine-in restaurant services on Maui be moved from the previously announced June 5th date to an earlier June 1st date instead; but he’s awaiting approval from the governor’s office.
DOH Issues Guidance to Restaurants on Dine-In Service
After being prohibited from offering dine-in service for the past two months, Hawai‘i restaurants will gradually begin to reopen their doors to customers, aligning with the state’s Roadmap to Recovery and Resilience. Here on Maui, resumption of dine-in table service under new health and safety guidelines and restrictions begins on June 5, 2020.
Hawai‘i Tourism Now: Greg Maples On the Future of Hawai’i’s Restaurant Industry
Greg Maples, the incoming chairman of Hawaii Restaurant Association sits down with Patty Lee, operations manager for Hawai’i Airport Advertising and on-camera host for Pacific Media Group to discuss the future of Hawai’i’s restaurant Industry. Maples described that the restaurant industry is in a state of terrible distress. “There’s never been a time in the history […]
VIDEO: Real Talk with Chef and Restaurateur, Peter Merriman
Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviews chef and restaurateur, Peter Merriman to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his business operations and his outlook on the restaurant industry. Merriman confirmed restaurant industry experts estimate that some restaurants will not be able to reopen once government lockdown from the coronavirus is lifted. “It […]
UHMC Culinary Named No. 1 in The US
The 2020 gradreports ranked the University of Hawai’i Maui College Culinary Arts Program No. 1 on its survey of the 25 best associate in culinary arts programs in the United States.
Fork & Salad Maui Reopens in May with Free Delivery to Central and South Maui Through June 30
Co-owners Jaron Blosser, Cody Christopher and Travis Morrin say they have utilized the time closed to redesign the business model in light of global COVID-19 concerns, ensuring customer and employee safety as their top priorities.
Tiki Tiki Thai Cuisine Offers Free Meals of Thanks to Maui First Responders and Military on May 3
Tiki Tiki Thai Cuisine is providing free meals to everyone in first responder and active Military roles on Sunday, May 3, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Hungry Homeless Heroes Hawai‘i: 2,900 Meals Delivered to Homeless on Maui
A homegrown effort to get food into the hands of homeless individuals on Maui is gaining momentum, with an estimated 2,900 meals delivered to Pāʻia, Lahaina, Kahului, Wailuku and Kīhei over the course of 20 days.
Saturday Drive Thru at Mulligans On The Blue Serves 180 Meals to Those in Need
O’Dwyer tells Maui Now that he plans to continue the service every Saturday while they are able. He said he is open to donations to enable a larger operation and likes the idea of people using the service to pick up breakfast for home-bound individuals.
Salvation Army Receives $20K For Meal Distributions
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands has received a $20,000 grant from CVS Health to support its response to the COVID-19 outbreak across the islands.
VIDEO: Real Talk with Chef and Restaurateur Bev Gannon
Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviewed chef and restaurateur Bev Gannon about the current state of the restaurant business on Maui. Bev Gannon is the owner of Gannon’s Restaurant, Hali’imaile General Store and Celebrations Maui. All her businesses are currently closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The reality is 50 to 75% of […]
#PizzaItForward: Round Table Pizza Delivers Meals to Front Line Workers
Round Table Pizza Kīhei and Lahaina have been delivering meals to essential workers and first responders in the Maui community.